Massive pulmonary embolism treated with low-dose thrombolysis on the geriatric ward during the COVID-19 pandemic
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-248125
Abstract: A man in his 70s was admitted to hospital due to a fall, urinary tract infection and delirium. The patient had a ‘do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation’ order in place and a ward-based ceiling of… read more here.
Keywords: dose thrombolysis; covid; geriatric ward; ward ... See more keywords
Efficacy and safety outcomes of recanalisation procedures in patients with acute symptomatic pulmonary embolism: systematic review and network meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2017-210040
Abstract: Background We aimed to review the efficacy and safety of recanalisation procedures for the treatment of PE. Methods We searched PubMed, the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, EBSCO, Web of Science and CINAHL databases from inception through… read more here.
Keywords: sucra; thrombolysis; recanalisation procedures; meta ... See more keywords
Reduced-Dose Thrombolysis in Acute Pulmonary Embolism A Systematic Review.
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DOI: 10.1177/00033197231167062
Abstract: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is the third-leading cause of cardiovascular mortality and the second-leading cause of death in cancer patients. The clinical efficacy of thrombolysis for acute PE has been proven, yet the therapeutic window seems… read more here.
Keywords: thrombolysis acute; pulmonary embolism; thrombolysis; dose thrombolysis ... See more keywords